J.K. Milling

Buying, processing, and exporting special crops from Canada to the world. Think Pulses, Think Global, Think J.K. Milling!

[J.K. Milling @JK_Milling]

Fumigation derogation extended until March 31st, along with waiving of additional fees on lentils shipped from countries no longer using methyl bromide (including Canada).

[GPC @GlobalPulsesGPC]

🇮🇳 India extended the relaxation period for imported ag commodities requiring methyl bromide fumigation through 31 Mar 2022.

https://t.co/KNfRdkyRpR

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CN proactively closes network in Southern BC; could be months to restore regular service:

https://t.co/tFobnBeKkV

[J.K. Milling @JK_Milling]

Update: CP started moving trains westbound today, and CN is scheduled to start on Thursday. Another rain storm system is scheduled to hit BC Wednesday night - Friday morning; hopefully no major issues arise and current fixes hold!

[J.K. Milling @JK_Milling]

As per meeting with Transport Canada + industry stakeholders yesterday, both railways are collaborating on infrastructure repairs and limited capacity may return mid next week.
https://t.co/52p432gbdl

[SouthlandPulse @SouthlandPulse]

2021/2022 is for the Birds – Southland Pulse Inc. https://t.co/DKS2df2eVF

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Optimistic projections indicate relief to supply chain dysfunction by second quarter 2022:

https://t.co/k9ZRm2gC8Y

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Supply chain disruptions illustrate need for improvement to goods movement systems:

https://t.co/UrX7kxy5DO

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"We got to make something positive come out of something so tragic"

https://t.co/TzcOUulhm0

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Beautiful morning to watch trains with kids

[J.K. Milling @JK_Milling]

CN to be added to the Environmental Offenders Registry:
https://t.co/MZTOzjgrk7

[J.K. Milling @JK_Milling]

Interesting to note, in the Global Economic Outlook the solution put forth for raising Canada's GDP is to increase exports. Not sure how that will work when we're being hamstrung by shipping lines...

[J.K. Milling @JK_Milling]

Thanks @pulsecanada for a great first day of #pscc2021! Takeaways:

1. Available containers at approx. 25% of normal
2. Waits at trans-ship 30 days on average
3. Imports strong into Canada, prompts high freight & quick repos
4. Take on shipping alliances to force competition

[J.K. Milling @JK_Milling]

According to Ag Canada, exports forecast to be down almost 40% this year:
https://t.co/pn8fdO6DKw

[J.K. Milling @JK_Milling]

Shipping costs 400% higher than January 2021:

https://t.co/worzrZffNS

[J.K. Milling @JK_Milling]

Before and after of the fire that destroyed the town of Lytton, BC. Currently, it's believed that a spark from a passing train ignited this fire; CN has since committed to evaluating the status of traffic through the interior: https://t.co/RR6yq2cnrW

[J.K. Milling @JK_Milling]

JK Milling turns 16 this weekend! We have certainly been privileged to be part of our wonderful #cdnag industry and look forward to many more years working alongside some pretty fine folk.

[J.K. Milling @JK_Milling]

A feel good Friday story today:

https://t.co/GU5v7ptHzr

[J.K. Milling @JK_Milling]

Due to warm + dry conditions, 38% of seeding already complete - up from the five-year average of 22%. Needing some moisture pretty well throughout the province soon!

[J.K. Milling @JK_Milling]

A cross-Canada approach will sustain 2800 domestic jobs and enable the Canadian Coast Guard to continue protecting our 243,000 km of coastline.

[Seaspan @Seaspan]

Seaspan Shipyards to build Polar Icebreaker for @CoastGuardCAN 🇨🇦.

Press release here 👉 https://t.co/l8dN1Y06zL

[J.K. Milling @JK_Milling]

Volumes through @portmtl down 14% for 2020; first time in 7 years:
https://t.co/NwOAQa8TXA